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Thanksgiving Meals Without All the Work in the Denver Area

Updated for 2024!

By Christen Reiner, Macaroni KID Lakewood-Littleton, Macaroni KID Denver, and Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Editor and Publisher November 14, 2024

Making a big Thanksgiving meal is not for everyone. I stopped making Thanksgiving dinner several years ago and haven't looked back. If you would like to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving feast without all the work, read on! We have gathered some great Thanksgiving alternatives in the Denver area to help you out.


🦃Downtown Denver Aquarium

700 Water Street, Denver
November 28 | 10am to 4pm

The Aquarium will offer a Thanksgiving Day buffet, featuring traditional favorites and delicious seafood selections.

  • $49 | adults
  • $39 | seniors
  • $20 - kids 10 and under
  • Parking included!

Reserve your table now!


🦃 Denver Milk Market Pie Pop-Up

1800 Wazee St Suite 100, Denver
November 26 and 27 | 9am to 9pm

Skip the stress of dessert and let the Denver Milk Market team do the baking for you this Thanksgiving. 

  • Pumpkin, Pecan or Apple Pie | $14 each 
  • Pint of Little Man Ice Cream | $12 

Questions about the pie pop up? Call 303-792-8242.  



🦃 Urban Farmer Denver

1659 Wazee Street, Denver
Thursday, November 28 | 10am to 9pm

Enjoy a decadent holiday feast in-house this Thanksgiving at Urban Farmer Denver, which will be serving an elevated farm-to-table Thanksgiving Dinner featuring a delicious mix of traditional holiday favorites and creative new dishes.

  • Adults | $95 
  • Kids under age 12 | $50 

Reserve your table today!

Urban Farmer Denver is also offering Thanksgiving To-Go for those who want to enjoy a full family-style Thanksgiving dinner at home. Priced starting at 

  • Dinner for 2 | $150
  • Dinner for 6-8 | $350

Order Urban Farmer's Thanksgiving To Go meal here!


🦃 Vital Root

3915 Tennyson Street, Denver
Pick up or delivery on November 26 or November 27

Let the Vital Root culinary team help make this Thanksgiving just a little bit easier, and a little less stressful, with their curated ready-to-devour Vegan & Gluten-Free dinners.

  • $47 per person

Order your Thanksgiving To Go meal by November 24 here!


No matter where you eat, we hope that your Thanksgiving is full of delicious family fun!